Ironwood Ridge Kennels

Janine S.

Breeder of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

  • Kirksville, MO
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Hickory

Ready Oct. 13

7 weeks old · Male

Oak

Ready Oct. 13

7 weeks old · Male

Walnut

Ready Oct. 13

7 weeks old · Male

Spruce

Ready Oct. 13

7 weeks old · Male

Pine

Ready Oct. 13

7 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Janine S., the breeder behind Ironwood Ridge Kennels located in Kirksville, MO. Our journey with Wheaten Terriers began over 15 years ago. We have dedicated ourselves to producing Wheaten Terriers of outstanding health, with affectionate and trainable personalities that have been properly socialized from the start.

Q. & A. with Janine

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes my breeding program special is that my dogs are truly a part of my family and my everyday life. All of my dogs live with me in my home, where they receive individual attention, love, and plenty of opportunities to experience the world around them. I don’t believe dogs should simply live in a kennel environment. They are my companions, my adventure buddies, and an important part of my life, and I want my puppies to be raised in an environment that reflects that same love and commitment. Ultimately, my breeding program is built on a simple belief: every puppy deserves the very best start in life and the very best home possible. I put my heart into raising each puppy, and my greatest reward is seeing them grow into loved, happy, healthy companions who bring as much joy to their families as my dogs have brought to me.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Janine

Janine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Janine partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“When you place your deposit, you are placing it on your spot in the pick order for your gender preference. Once the puppies are between 6 and 7 weeks of age, we will start the selection process. We do this because at this age, we have better insight into particular puppy temperaments and can assess things such as drive, energy, biddability, level of confidence, etc. which helps us in ensuring our puppies and our puppy owners will go on to be successful with one another. We have our hands on these puppies everyday since the day they are born and invest countless hours into their development. No one knows these puppies better than we do and we ask that you place your trust in us to help you pick the best possible match for your family, lifestyle and canine related goals.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $2,200 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“Your puppy will come with all the basics and then a lot of extras! AKC limited registration, de-worming, and vaccination chart, a 5 day supply of their current puppy food for easy transition, a very comprehensive health guarantee, immense socialization skills and lifetime breeder support. Your deposit goes towards your spot in the pick order- not a particular puppy at the time the deposit is placed. We do accommodate gender preferences.”

Contract & health guarantee

Janine may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Janine offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Janine directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Janine.

Breeder's location

Meet in Kirksville, MO

4593 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Des Moines Airport

4562 miles away

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Meet in Des Moines, IA

4558 miles away

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More about Janine

  • Janine has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Janine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Janine’s links

Janine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ironwood Ridge Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Ironwood Ridge Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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